Ayusma Ale
London
Summary
LLB student with substantive legal drafting and client-facing experience through the Kent Law Clinic, De Pinna Notaries, and Matrix Chambers. Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, and Nepalese. Keen to secure a training contract where I can engage directly with clients and develop across practice areas. Interested in the evolving legal landscape around AI, particularly around deepfakes which disproportionately target women and girls.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Volunteer
Kent Law Clinic
Canterbury
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted client interviews to gather essential case information for legal assessments.
- Worked closely with supervising solicitors to develop legal strategies for clients of the Clinic.
- Conducted legal research to identify relevant regulations impacting client cases.
- Reviewed case files to pinpoint key issues influencing legal strategies.
Part-time Tutor
Holy Vision Church
Hong Kong
12.2023 - Current
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions, facilitating targeted learning progress.
- Customised teaching approaches to address each student's individual learning style and abilities.
- Taught Mathematics, Chinese, and English to students of diverse age groups and learning needs.
Vacation Scheme
De Pinna Notaries
London
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted analysis of governance arrangements to ensure compliance across high-volume document sets.
- Drafted company resolutions to support clients with complex multi-layered corporate structures.
- Prepared notarial certificates and conducted legal research to meet tight deadlines.
- Resolved client queries using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
Summer Student
Matrix Chambers
Hong Kong
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Reviewed evidence and refined pleadings and legal arguments, strengthening overall case presentation.
- Conducted legal research identifying relevant cases and precedents, enhancing accuracy of PSLA estimates.
- Attended client meetings and gained direct exposure to client interviewing and the importance of understanding client priorities.
Court Clerk
National Law Triathlon
Canterbury
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Prepared and organised necessary documents before hearings, facilitating effective court operations.
- Acted as court clerk for national triathlon at University of Kent, ensuring efficient event coordination.
- Managed timekeeping across multiple rounds, ensuring accurate timing and seamless event flow.
Work Shadowing Placement
His Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service
Kent
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Observed diverse trials, including sexual offences and a contested theft case, enhancing understanding of remand court and jury selection processes.
- Participated in pre-sentencing report interview with probation officer, deepening knowledge of court processes.
- Completed week-long placement at Kent courts, gaining insights into legal proceedings.
Winter Student
Burke & Company
Hong Kong
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents, translating them between English and Chinese to ensure clarity.
- Contributed to case strategy discussions, with observations adopted by supervising barristers influencing case direction.
- Measured distances at hit-and-run scene to support speed analysis during on-site evidence review.
Education
LLB - Bachelor of Law - Property Law, Public law 1, Introduction to Contract and Tort, Criminal Law, European Union law, Public Law 2, Environmental Law, Immigration Law
University of Kent
Canterbury, KEN07-2026
Secondary School -
Queen Margaret's School
York07-2023
Secondary School -
Sacred Heart Canossian College
Hong Kong07-2020
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Case analysis
- Mediation
- Negotiation
- Client interviewing
- Mooting
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Cantonese
Proficient
C2
Mandarin Chinese
Proficient
C2
Nepalese
Intermediate
B1
Hobby
Currently self-studying Japanese, Spanish, and Korean.
Timeline
Vacation Scheme
De Pinna Notaries
06.2025 - 09.2025
Summer Student
Matrix Chambers
07.2024 - 09.2024
Court Clerk
National Law Triathlon
04.2024 - 05.2024
Work Shadowing Placement
His Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service
04.2024 - 04.2024
Student Volunteer
Kent Law Clinic
01.2024 - Current
Part-time Tutor
Holy Vision Church
12.2023 - Current
Winter Student
Burke & Company
12.2023 - 12.2023
LLB - Bachelor of Law - Property Law, Public law 1, Introduction to Contract and Tort, Criminal Law, European Union law, Public Law 2, Environmental Law, Immigration Law
University of Kent
Secondary School -
Queen Margaret's School
Secondary School -
Sacred Heart Canossian College